Head of Corporate

Job description

About PASQAL

PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools. Our innovative technology can address use cases currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers, including applied industrial challenges and fundamental science. In addition to their exceptional computing power, QPUs are highly energy-efficient and will help significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the high-performance computing industry.

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Corporate to lead corporate legal matters for PASQAL and its international subsidiaries. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be the Group’s legal point of reference for corporate law, governance, entity management, and corporate transactions. Working closely with Finance, Tax, Strategy, and executive team members, you will ensure that PASQAL’s legal structure and governance framework effectively support its international development.

This role combines strategic and operational responsibilities, covering governance, M&A transactions, international structuring, shareholder matters, and issues related to listed-company status.

Governance and entity management

Lead legal management and governance of PASQAL’s international corporate structure and subsidiaries.

Ensure compliance with legal obligations and internal governance rules.

Oversee corporate documentation, Board and general-meeting matters, legal filings, and statutory registers.

Advise executives and internal teams on corporate law and governance.

M&A and strategic transactions

Lead the legal execution of acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.

Coordinate legal due diligence with internal teams and external counsel.

Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents.

Manage transactions from preparation through closing and post-closing implementation.

International development and structuring

Advise on establishing subsidiaries, branches, joint ventures, and other entities in new jurisdictions.

Support PASQAL’s international development and reorganization, merger, or restructuring projects.

Work closely with Finance, Tax, and local counsel to ensure corporate structures meet Group needs.

Ensure consistent governance practices internationally while accounting for local requirements.

Listed-company matters and shareholder relations

Support the General Counsel on matters related to PASQAL’s listed-company status.

Participate in matters involving governance, the Board, shareholders, capital markets, and investors.

Support capital increases, securities issuances, share transfers, and other capital transactions.

Monitor developments in corporate and securities law and assess their impact on the Group.

About you

At least 10 years of business law experience, ideally combining law-firm and in-house experience.

CAPA qualification / admission to a Bar, with strong expertise in corporate law, governance, and corporate transactions.

Significant in-house experience in an international environment, ideally at a fast-growing company or in tech/deep tech.

Strong experience in M&A, legal structuring, entity management, and governance.

Ability to work effectively in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment with a pragmatic, operational, solution-oriented approach.

Strong understanding of business issues and ability to turn complex legal matters into clear, practical recommendations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to work with executives and multidisciplinary teams.

Fluent English; another language is a plus.

What we offer

Beautiful, brand-new offices in Massy-Palaiseau or Paris.

Permanent contract.

A dynamic, close-knit international team.

A key role in a fast-growing startup.

Time to train and attend conferences and meetups.

Recruitment process

A 45-minute interview with Talent Acquisition.

A conversation with Florence, our Chief Legal Officer.

A meeting with the team at our offices.

An offer.

PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as diversity and inclusion are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or sexual orientation.